PepsiCo Australia has announced that it has extended its partnership with the innovative Indigenous non-profit, Jawun, for a further three years.
Funding from the PepsiCo Foundation, PepsiCo’s philanthropic arm, is helping the Australian business to continue to stand at the shoulder of Indigenous communities.
Jawun is an innovative non-profit, partnering with Indigenous community organisations and leaders to achieve locally driven aspirations.
The partnership extension is set to help to continue strengthening Indigenous-led solutions to social issues.
The Jawun partnership model is based on shared learning, enduring relationships and a robust value exchange.
PepsiCo Australia has committed to sending employees to North-East Arnhem Land (NEAL) in the Northern Territory and Inner Sydney in New South Wales, as part of Jawun’s six-week secondment immersion program.
Jawun matches the skillsets of PepsiCo employees to the needs of Indigenous-led projects, enabling employees to share their expertise and support Indigenous community organisations to achieve their goals.
C.D. Glin, president of the PepsiCo Foundation and global head of Social Impact for PepsiCo, said the it is crucial the company uses its ability to make a difference.
“We’re investing in tangible social impact initiatives with the understanding that it takes real collaboration to make real changes – which is why we’re thrilled to extend our partnership with Jawun,” said Glin.
“We recognise that we can support Indigenous communities with our most valuable asset – our people. Our partnership with Jawun provides skill and knowledge transfer opportunities, giving our employees the opportunity to help Indigenous organisations build their capacity while also immersing themselves in the community. This allows employees to give back and bring valuable insights and experiences from local leaders back to PepsiCo so we can meaningfully support our local communities.”
Since 2021, PepsiCo has placed 12 employees into Indigenous organisations in North-East Arnhem Land and Sydney, as part of Jawun’s six-week secondment immersion program, equating to over 2,500 hours of social impact work.